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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1887-04-23
We mans Work.

Six towns in Windham county,
Vt, have elected women as superin-
tendents OF schools.
Mrs. Louisa Knapp, editor of the
Ladies' Home Journal, is the most
popular woman editor in the United
States, aad receives salary of S.
0A0 per wear,
Tue Zenapa Medical College OF En-
gland, in it's six years history, has
qualified and seat out seventy l.
dies rs medical practitioners FOR
miss ioaary fields.
Miss Carey Tlomas, the dean of
the rev college for women 81 B.vrn
Nav. took Der degree at the Uoi-
versity of Zurich. The degree is
conferred only once in zen years.
Marie Louise Reqoes, q young
French woman, has received the de-
gree Of bachelor Of letters from the
faculty Of literature at Rennes. This
isa new departure for conservative
Brittany.
Miss Mary Hotton, a graduate of
the Boston High School, has been
elected and sworn in as recording
clerk OF the Ohio state senate. This
is the first time that woman has
been chosen for that position.
The Latherans are about to intro
duce into this country an order OF
deaconesses. John d. Lanekeman,
of Philadelphia, has given $1,000
600 to establish German hospital
in that city, in which these deacon
esses shall be employed, and school
for their children.
Mrs. Lamadris, q charitable New
York woman, has started in the low
er wards of the city q number of
booths where hot meals are sold for
one cent. They are abundantly pat
ronized. She began about three
months ago, and is now running nine
booths within one gunshot of the
post office.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1887-04-23
Wish I Was a Man,
FREQUENT FEMININE EXCLAMATION
WHICH MAY BE TRUE.
San Francisco Cronicle

San Francisco Cronicle.
She said she was very busy, and
had no time to enjoy herself, and she
wished she were man. wonder
what she was busy about. | wonder
what she had to do. She is wealthy,
she is unmarried, she has everything
that anybody can want. She buys
everything she needs. She knows
how to make a great many useless
things. She can embroider hand
kerchief for man. She can make
a crazy quilt for somebody else, who
can buy handsomer one at the
store. She can play piano. She
can ride on horseback. But she
doesn't know a mutton chop in its
conelomerate shape or a piece of
beef for roasting when she sees it.
She reads books and she goes to the
theatre. There's no earthly thing
for her to do that is useful that the
world can't go on without, and yet
she is busy. She says she does not
enjoy herself; she finds life fiat stale
and Improbable. She has nothing
to do but amuse herself, and yet she
wants to be man because she thinks
that's precisely what man does.
Look here did you ever see a man
enjoying himself? 1t is the most
pitiable thing in life IN the way of
amusement. I don't mean those
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1887-04-23
A Picnic Episode.

Clayford was the home of some
very pretty and attractive young la
dies, whatever else may be said OF
tile young meu. Certainly dainty
Matte Cfondit, queenly Helen Muir
ray, and her sister Kate were maid
ems upon whom Il connoiseur of fe-
male charms might have deiGhned to
bestow more than a passing glance.
Now, if there was anything Clay
ford as g community excelled in, it
was gossip It's proficiency IN This
was not to be wondered at, perhaps,
considering the TACT that every fam
lily worth considering at all was re-
lated by natural ties or by marriage
to every other family and it was
perfectly natural that anything al
fectino one individual was q matter
of interest to all the others; and so
when Charley Brouse entered the
church on probation IL was 4 subject
for widely different comment from
every member of this heterogeneous
family.
The fraternity at the store loudly
declared that Charley Brouse never
had known how to be civil and now
he never would while, on the
other hand, the church members set
their seal upon it that Charley
Brouse was destined for a great and
Shining ca Ger; aud in this circle o.
popular opinion he became the
bright particular star" Long be-
fore his six months probation was
at an end he was by reclamation
) elected superintendent Of the sab
bath school, and more than ever, if
possible, mammas dotted upon him,
and stern fathers held him up to
luckless sons as pattern of excel
lence.
Just previous to this event the
BhrewGest of Clayford's female Cos
Bips had promulgated her firm be-
ief that Charley Brouse had kind
pf hankering after Kate Murray, and
BIS for Kate, la she'd snap at the
chance any minit," But her story
had not gained much credence, fer
Kate had numerous beaux, such as
hey were, and no one else had OBJ
served that ne had paid any more
attention to her than to any of the
pther pretty girls.
At this junction in affairs q Sab
path school picnic, The only public
amusement the church society ever
ndulged in, and to which even the
tore sent its quota of delegates was
leld in the forest skirting the bank
bf the little lake. 1t was the event
If the season, instituted each year
olely for the children's benefit, and
o the credit OF the elders be it con-
essed this holiday contributed not
little to their enjoyment. The lake
ffered its placid surface to those
Tho cared to risk their lives on the
ew weather. beaten boats drawn high
p on the beach, and the "forest
rimevaF' held many sylvan retreat
pr rustic lovers and places of con-
ealment for the boys and girls who
campered among its shadows in the
anne of "hide-and-seek," and it was
mid this scene and while deep in
he mysteries of this game, that lit
e Ada Billings, by lucky chance,
Fas able to throw more light on the
lbject engrossing the public mind
nan the ablest of Clayford's gossip
Bongers had done.
On good authority it is safe to say
le child was innocent of intentional
pying, and only in the zest of ami
al spirits had run away from her
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1887-04-23

comrades, thinking they would hunt
for her, and so stumbled upon a
scene that caused her little heart to
beat fest with a new sensation and
her eyes to open wide like two big
-fringed -gentians. In.this state OF
open-mouthed wonderment she stood
an instant and then turned and ran
as swiftly as ner little feet could car
ry her straight 10 her mother, who
was sitting in circle Of Clayford's
best people. Flushed, fearful and
dripping with perspiration, she flung
herself, face downward, into her
mothers !sp.
"Why, Ada, what ails the child r
exclaimed Ms. Billings, giving her
vigorous shake. But Ada only
buried her face deeper and did not
answer.
Ada sit right up, and tell me
what's the matter, this moment n
demanded Mrs. Billings, half impa-
tiently, yet with some concern in her
voice.
Thus adjured, Ada slowly raised
HERSELF, AID keeping her face hidden
by her hands, said between her sobs:
the- superintendent Z
k;ssio9 Murray--5oo-hool"
The circle looked aghast.
"Waere? When?" sasped Mrs.
Eilliass, excitedly.
"Ove there IN the woods. ] did
not mean 30 see it, faltered the
Guild.
II was thrilling moment for
Mrs. Billings. The knowledge that
all Clayford was almost dying Of
curiosity TO learn lay right here in
her hands. She determined tomake
tbe most OF her opportunity.
"Ada,' she solemnly commanded,
'jess you so light on and tell us all
about this don't you skip word"
holding ~ Que finger threateningly.
With dropping head and scarlet
cheeks the child continued: 81 was
runnin' along on the sand, and was
jest stoppin' to turn round an 60
beck, when / heard somethip', an |
looked up the bank an' | saw the
superintendent and Kate Murray get
tin up from seat; and his arm was
round he's, an, an he kissed her,
an an Rugged ner; an be kept his
arm round her, an they came this
way, an run back, that's ALL"
"You're sure that's all?' urged
Mrs Billings, anxiously.
At this moment the couple under
discussion sauntered into view. calm,
unruffled and sedate, and only those
who had just learned their secret
knew the meaning of the glad light
in their eyes, and the brilliant bloom
on Kittie's face.
~ do declare, they make purity
couple" whispered Mrs. Blackman
to her companions,
And so said all Clayford wpea it
had become accustomed to the fact
that it was really to be a match; but
little Ada could never again quite
reconcile the solemn, dienifed sup
erintendent and the proper young
lady who sang like an angel 10 Sab
bath school with the sentimental
pair she had overtaken in the woods.
Chicago Neacs.
Wish Was Man
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-11-19
The Charges Dismissed.

LONDON, November 17.-WilIiam Saun-
ders. ex.member OF Parliament. arrested
last week, was arraigned IN court to-day
He was charged with disc, derly conduct IN
speaking at Trafalgar Square and thereby
caus;ns a disorderly assemblage: He was
also charged with obstructing the polce.
The Crown counsel admitted the charges
we're unstatutory and requested they te
dismissed. Saunders insisted on convict'on'
The magistrate, however. dismissed the
charges. Radicals are jubilant and may
possibly revoke the decision not to meet
m Trafalgar Square Sunday. =,
The Daily News, commenting on tht
Saunders case, says: The Government
have cut a sorry figure. Their adviser'
have landed them in a most ignom'nlou'
plight. They refuse to prosecute saunder'
in a peaceful test case, alleging that TN
| noint can be better raised in the prosecu
tion of Graham. Ii this is not direct dis
| coura,ement to constitutional method
and distinct Indictment to violence, "
should he glad to know what is. Sir Chas
Warrens proclamation is a waste G
paper"
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-11-19
. tn e ALARM.

What the First issue Since Parsons Was
Hanged Says.
CHICAGO, November 1T morrow the
Alarm. OF which Parsons, the executed
Anarchist, was editor, will be issued for
the first time since his execution. The
leading article, written by Dyer D. Lum.
the successor to Parsons, says: The
former editor OF the Alarm has been stran-
ged to death by the State. The seal of
legal disapproval has been placed upoa
free speech. Henceforth wozkingmen and
women must keep silent or only cIamor for
relief through lines laid down for them.
Relief may be aske !, parties may be organ
lied, but opposition to the source OF injus.
tice ry which relief becomes ever necessary,
changes are frustrated and parties
handicapped, is henceforth throttled'
Even the sMarseiilaise' is Tor
hidden to be sung at festivals.
Law, the father OF all crimes, OF all lliujustice,
the barrier to all voluntary cooperation,
stands gIim and red handed over Us. The
duty of the hour is now to wagea battle foi
O. Tree prpss.' One fea:Lr.. Of tn issue IS
poem dedicated to Lucy e. Parsons, Coz
Guiding as follows:
Freedom mour 8 but weeps not long,
While yex 1t writhas beneatn the wrong;
The batt.e was by them begun,
And we must see the victory Won.'
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-11-19
A NOVEL PROJECT.
To Buy the Maritime Provinces From
the Dominion.
It Would Help Pay Canada's Debt and
Cost Mere Trifle.
New Base Ball Rules Formulated by the
National League.
The Temperance Women Meet ant
Discuss Prohibition Progress.

New YORK. November 16.-A short time
ago F. B. Thurber, Chairman OF the Com
mercial Union Committee of the Chamber
of Commerce, wrote to Edward Atkinson.
the we'll known political economist OF
Boston, for an expression OF his views on
the subject of a commercial union with
Canada. Atkinson has replied in long
letter in which he takes the ground that
not only does he favor such a union. but
also that he can discover no valid argu-
ment against it.. The novel point of his
letter, however, is contained in q para.
graph referring to Nova Scotis. New
Brunswick and Cape Breton, the seat Of
the fisheries dispute, which the late
Governor Andrew, OF Massachusetts, is
quoted as considering equal in pro-
ductive capacity to New York and Phila-
delphia exclusive OF their fisheries.
Atkinson says the population of the Prov
inces is something less than q million peo-
ple They have received little benefit from
railway projects in the far West, on which
Canada's money has been chiefly expended.
But they must share the burden OF the debt.
Mr.. Atkinson says suppose the United
States should buy them at a price equal to
their share OF Canada's debt. say forty
to fifty million dollars. 1t would only cost
five months surplus revenue. Would it
not be a good bargain for US, and would it
not be a good bargain for the Provinces
and the Dominion? It would enable the
Dominion to complete the remainder Of it's
railway system without incurring any fur.
ther danger OF loss to credit.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-11-19
THE FISHERIES COMM1SSlON.
Extent of Its Powers and the subtect'
Open to Its Discussion.

Extent of Its Powers and the sub1ects
Omen to Its Discussion.
WASHINGTON, November 17.-Some con-
fusion exists as to the functions OF 'ne
Fisheries Commission, which is ABOUT oo
meet here. The present commission comes
together with no other power than 'haV =.
free conference upon the question winch
practically has been an open one' az long
as this country has had an eA's.e".o'
Briefly stated, it has been from tne oes'n.
ming the claim of the United States Una
whatever pri ileges treaties with urea
Britain recognized as due to anie! 'c"n'
were original rights and were no. 'n '
sense Grants or concessions for which somr'
th;p, could be demanded in return. III
otbor word.. when territory once under tne
control of Great Brit lin was divided Ine
nart;tion related to land alone, rights upo,
The w aters remaining common TO Vessele W
hotb n.tions. This Brtons nave al"a9
denied Treaties and arrangements he'evH .,;,t,
fora m,de have been maKe:'''.
securing the recognition OF our rlen,. :.
in one way or another. but melr'. 49,.
for the time being while postP 'nlns on'
man question indefinitely. Inc presen
commission may arrive at an lntepfe;;a pse;n
ton OF existing treaties exactly ueH 4ha
the rights OF Americans, or nno,,s nod; vn
impossible, it may agree upon SUI tho treat,
iications to be recommehoe" ,,onts. =" i
makinr branch OF the two govern !; ;
either Of which cases the commission W. W.
have accomplished the purpose ~ 10 So
tion The commission cannot dea' un"e
its nresent mowers with the qnes''oI
commercial union with Canada, ,tinot thoaem ma
is not impossible that that subject ,,en, %n
Re referred to it by the two government
before it's labors are ended.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-11-19
A COTTON BLAZE.
An Immense Amount Of Cotton Burned
at Memphis.
4 Wife Murderer at Granite Saved
From Lynching.
Most Arrested for His Friday Night
Speech.
Extent OF the Powers OF the Fisheries
Commission.
Robbers Foiled in Attempt to Rob a
Utah Bank.

MEMPHIS. Tenn, November 1.-THE
most disastrous fire that ever visited this
city occurred to night and resulted in the
complete destruction OF 13,2OO bales OF
cotton, Compressers Nos. and OF the
the Merchants Cotton Compress and Stor.
age Company and forty cars belonging to
the Chesapeake & Ohio and Southwestern
Railroad. The cotton destroyed was
principally for export. It was valued at
$3.50, 900. The insurance cannot be
ascertained tonight. The amount
OF insurance in ali probability
will not exceed sixty per cent. of the loss.
The presses and buildings of the Cotton
Press Company were valued at $125, 200,
which were also partially hurt. The
flames covered an area of three blocks
and lighted up the entire city. The fire is
supposed to be incendiary, and Waiter
Mendenhall, a railroad employe, has been
arrested on suspicion.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-11-19
PEARL RIVER HARBOR,
King Kalakaua Formally Announces the
Existence OF the Treaty.

King Kalakaua Formally Announces the
Existence OF the Treaty.
SAN FRANCISCO, November II. - The
steamer Belgic, which arrived from China
and Japan to-day, touched at Honolulu
and brings advices in regard to the open
ing OF the Hawaiian Legislature. King
Kalakaua made brief address in OPEN
ing the session, in which he referred to
needed reforms. and concluded as follows:
take great pleasure in informing you
that a treaty OF reciprocity with the
United States has been definitely extended
for seven years, upon the same terms as
those in the original treaty, with the addi-
ton of clause granting to national ves-
sells of the United States the exclusive
privilege of entering Pearl river harbor
and est ablishing there coaling and repair
station. This has been done after
mature deliberation and inter-
change between my Government and
that OF the United States
OF the Interpretation of said clause where
by it is agreed aud understood it does not
cede any territory or part with or impair
any right OF sovereignty or jurisdiction on
the part nf the Hawaiian Kingdom. and
that such privilege is co.ter'Din"us With
/ the treaty. l regard this as one Of. the
uost important events of my reign, and
sincerely be ieve it will re-establish the com.
| mercial progress and prosperity which be-
gan with the reciprocity treaty"
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-11-19
SAVED FROM LYNCHING.

WIFE Murderer at Granite Is Spirited
Away to Deer Lodge by Quick Work
ofth- Sheriff,
DRuMMoND, NJ: T, November IT,
Especial to the Miner IA fearful tragedy
occurred at Granite, Montana, this morn
ing C. L. Scott murdered his wife in
coldblood Trouble in the family seems
10 have been the cause. The murderer was
discovered lying by the side 0! his murdered
wife seemingly in beastly state OF intoxi-
cation at an early hour this morning. The
officers were apprzed OF the facts and at
once proceeded to the place where the das-
tardiy deed was commit ed and placed the
murderer under arrest. The sheriff having
the prisoner in charge placed him aboard q
north bound train at Philipsburg. In the
meantime Deputy Sheriff Cox received in
formation by wire that a party OF 40 or so
men had left Granite On horseback to
overtake the train at Drummond with the
in ention OF lynching the murderer. Train
Dispatcher T. F. Moran OF the Drummond
and PhiIipsburg railway was requested to
place an engine at the disposal of the
sheriff which he did add tae murderer was
speedily taken on to Deer Lodge in the
hands OF the law.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-11-19
THE UNITED LABOR PARTY.

The Missouri Convention Indorses the
Free Soil Platform and Passes Keso-
Iutions.
KANSAS CRY. November II. AT the
State Convention OF the United Labor
party to-day, resolution favoring the
adoption OF the Syracuse platform was
offered and strongly opposed. Several
delegates advocated the adoption OF the
Cincinnati platform OF the Union Labor
party. The debate resulted in the adon
ton Of . series of resolutions indorsing
the Free Soil platform Of 1852, favoring i,
single tax on land values and declaring
that ''all such monopolies as have been
built up by assistance OF the Government
through grant of special privileges and
all necessary enterprises exceeding the
power OF individual ability should
be OWNED and controlled by
the Government, as the postal system now
is The resolutions also declare in favor
of the Australia system of voting. Reso
lutiuns were also adopted providing for a
conference between the State Executifa
Committee of Missouri and that OF New
York and such other States as are organ.
ICED for the purpose of arranging for a cal
for q national conference of the Unit:tl
Labor party. st. Louis was recommended
al the best location for a National Convea
ton.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-11-19
BANK R0BBERs rolLED.

4 Flucky Cashier and His Assistant Pre-.
vent the Nsphi Bank From Being
Looted.
SALT LAKE, November 1.-two men.
ascertained to be Charles r. Alfred and
Joseph Justesen, made bold ATTEMPT to
rob the Nephi Bank to-day. They entered
the bank at 1890 this morning disguised
and found Cashier Hague and Assistant
Cashier Stone alone. Stone was Just start.
ing out. Juetesen he'd revolver on him.
calling him to hold up his hands. He did
not obey and the robber fred without
effect. Stone. got out and the robber
followed, caught him and was fore.
ing him back when the othe,
robber, having lost Cashier Hague
behind the counter and al alarm being
given, came running out. Hague followed
with shot gun and prevented the robbers
from getting on their horses. The town
being alarmed a general hunt for the
fugitives began. Alfred was found in
cellar. Justesen got on O poor horse
which he exchanged by force for better
one from passing team and got to the
foot hills in the brush but the followers
located him and opened fire. Some shots
coming uncomforta bly, close to him be
surrendered. Both are now in Jail. They
got nothing from the bank.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-11-19
A FRENCH CRISIS.
The Prosecution Of Wilson Revive.
Resignation RumOrs.
Flattering Condition of the United
States Treasury.
The Presidents Reply to Sparks Let.
ting Him Down Easy.
Resolutions Of q United Labor Party
Convention.
The First Issue of the Alarm Since
Parsons Was Hanged.

PARIS, November 17.-In the Chamber OF
Deputies this afternoon permission was
asked by the Government to prose ute
Wilson. The Rights thereupon withdrew
their Interpolation of the Government
After brief debates on the report OF the
committee division was taken aud the
Chamber by vote OF 527 to 3 approved
the demand for prosecution OF Wilson.
The ministers after meeting at the Palais
du Bourbon to consider the situation went
in body to the Elycee palace and in
formed President Grevy of the decision of
the Chamber. NJ. Mazeau then placed his
resignation in the hands of II. Grevy and
the President entrusted Minister Fallieres
temporarily with the duties of Minister Il
Justice. A plenary meeting "f the Repub-
lcan group o! the Senate and Chamber ie
summoned for tomorrow to arrange the
terms Of an Interpolation with reference
to President t;revy which will be moved in
the Chamber Saturday.
GREvY WILL RESIGN.
A rumor was current after the ministe-
rial meeting at the Elysee that President
Grevy had summoned the Presidents Of
the Senate and Chamber OF Deputn and
informed them he had resolved to resign
and would send an explanatory message to
Parliament on Saturday. Later a report
WIS current that President Grevy and Will
son d. clared they will resign only after the
proceedings against the latter have been
quashed.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-11-19
King Humbert's Hopeful Words.

ROME, November 1e.-Parlia ment was
opened to-day. King Humbert in speech
from the throne said Parliament can,
without anxiety, carefully and promptly
attend to internal affairs; if peace ID main
tanned no extraordinary military expendi-
lures will appear in the next budget. and
then the Government will he abe TO place
the finances on a finn basis. He praised
the army and navy, which. he said, thanks
to assiduous care, were growing stronger
and stronger.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-11-19
TIE PRESIDENT TO SPARKS.
He Accepts HIS Resignation and Lets
Him Down Easy.

a.. Accepts HIS Resignation and Lets
Him Down Easy.
WASHINGTON, Novemb y 17.vThe follow
inc ia the Presidents letter to Comm1s'
eioner Sparks
EXECUTIVE MANSION. WASHINGTON, u. o.
November 17.-WM. A. j. SPARKS: MY
DEAR S,R-I have read your letter OF
res;pnat ton left with me to-day and also
tho communication addressed by you the
Secretary OF the Iaterior accompanying
,bc same. In the present situation DO
not feel called upon to determine the
mor;ts of the controversy which has arisen
hstv cen the s, cretary and yourself tur'her
than to say that my impression touching
tho legal questions involved incline to me
to reply as naturally do even had no. no.
the IMPRESSION prevailed upon me o. the
correctness Of the Judgment OF the o.cre'
torv. It presents case OF Interpretation, !,
,shsre two PERFECTLY honest men may wen
S,ffer The operations of the Land De
nartment and your Jealous endeavor u I.
p.vs and protect the public lands to'
ea,tlers in good faith induce me t" believe
that vou will be pleased to receive
tha assurance that the policy upo'
uh;ch NH all are agreed will continue II
be- ba'' steadiastly pursued, limited ap'